Merchandising

UK-based Gymshark has signed a deal with Dick's Sporting Goods to bring its athletic apparel to the sporting goods chain, starting with 12 locations. The Gymshark merchandise will be sold in Dick's House of Sport locations, the retailer's experiential retail concept that feature experiences like indoor rock climbing walls, professional golf services, baseball batting cages,…

On Tuesday, Ulta Beauty launched its new Amazon.com-style marketplace feature, UB Marketplace. Originally announced in March 2025, the marketplace, which is integrated into Ulta Beauty’s e-commerce site, has over 100 brands that were previously not carried in-store or online. UB Marketplace is designed to respond to customer demand for new products and categories as trending…

Nike’s highly anticipated activewear line with Kim Kardashian’s intimates brand SKIMS is set to launch this week after it was pushed back due to production delays, the companies announced Monday, reports CNBC. The partnership, dubbed NikeSKIMS, is a key part of the sneaker company’s strategy to win over more female shoppers and take back market…

Private label isn’t playing backup anymore, it’s running the show. Once the bottom-shelf generic you bought with a sigh, today’s store brands are the reason shoppers are skipping logos and chasing value that feels just as good (if not better). First Insight’s latest report, The Quiet Takeover of Private Label, shows just how far the…

In episode 489 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Paul Weingard, president and CEO of Schylling, the iconic toy company marking 50 years in the industry this year. Listen in as Weingard provides an overview of the company's history and current business (1:30), his 18-year career at Schylling (3:25), and how the brand…

Best Buy is expanding its inventory list by launching a third-party marketplace to compete in the e-commerce space, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday. The company launched its digital marketplace Tuesday, saying it more than doubled the number of products available, including entirely new categories and brands. The marketplace is run on the Mirakl platform, which…

Best Buy announced late last week that it will test mini-showrooms in some of its stores featuring Ikea products to show off kitchen design elements from the home retailer beside home appliances from the electronics store. Beginning this fall, the program will debut in 10 Best Buy stores across Florida and Texas. Each store will…

Target filed more trademark applications than any other company in the U.S. last year, reflecting its aggressive push to expand its private-label portfolio amid a competitive retail landscape. Target Brands Inc., the Minneapolis-based retailer’s subsidiary, submitted 525 trademark applications to the USPTO in 2024, the most among all companies, including entertainment, gaming, and pharmaceutical players.…

In today’s fast-paced retail environment, gut feelings and guesswork are no longer enough to make effective business decisions. Success belongs to retailers that harness the power of data, turning insights into action to elevate customer experiences, streamline operations, and maximize profitability. Luxury U.K. brand Selfridges is a prime example of how collecting customer data can…

In the ever-evolving world of retail, where digital experiences increasingly define brand perception and customer loyalty, the efficiency and intelligence of your product information management (PIM) system can be a game-changer. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic tool — it’s here, reshaping how retailers manage, enrich and present product data across channels. Curious…